The Ascent
Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek
- Days
- 18
- Highest
- 5,190m
- Total climb
- 2,870m
- Grade
- 3/5
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
2,320m same altitude
Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Permit Preparation
2,320m same altitude
Day 3
Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
2,320m same altitude
Day 4
Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (Dolpo) and trek to Dunai : 45 mins flight, 2-3 hours trek
2,320m same altitude
Day 5
Dunai to Tarakot
2,543m ▲ 223m
Day 6
Tarakot to Laini
3,160m ▲ 617m
Day 7
Laini to Nawarpani
3,545m ▲ 385m
Day 8
Nawarpani to Do Tarap
4,090m ▲ 545m
Day 9
Rest Day at Dho Tarap for acclimatization
4,090m same altitude
Day 10
Trek to Numa La Base Camp
4,440m ▲ 350m
Day 11
Cross Numa La pass , camp at Denigar
5,190m ▲ 750m Highest point
Day 12
Cross Baga La pass , trek to Yak Kharka (3860m/12664ft 6-7 hours
5,070m ▼ 120m
Day 13
Yak Kharka to Ringmo
3,600m ▼ 1,470m
Day 15
Exploration Around Phoksundo Lake
3,600m same altitude
Day 16
Phoksundo Lake to Shyanta
2,520m ▼ 1,080m
Day 17
Shyanta to Jhupal
2,520m same altitude
Day 18
Fly to Nepalgunj, fly to Kathmandu
2,520m same altitude
Day 19
Final departure
2,520m same altitude
That is the whole climb.
18 days, 2,870 metres of ascent, topping out at 5,190 m on day 11.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 10 of 18 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.